Laser Procedure Preparation Instructions
The day before the procedure:
1. Eat as you normally would including dinner. After dinner, no more food until after the procedure.
2. After dinner, take 1 sachet of Pico-Salax and mix it in a mug of water OR 2 Dulcolax tablets. Follow up with 2L of clear fluids immediately thereafter.
The day of the procedure:
1. No solid food intake
2. You can drink any clear fluids up to 4 hours before your scheduled procedure. Clear fluids include apple juice, pop, tea or coffee (no cream or milk), jello (not red, blue or purple), popsicles, and clear broth. Stop all fluid intake 4 hours before your appointment .
2. Two hours before leaving your house in the morning: Use 2 Fleet Enemas (available at your local drug store without prescription; do not use the oil enema). Insert the first fleet enema into the rectum and squeeze all of it. Hold it in for 5 to 10 minutes and use the toilet to empty fully. After you have emptied out the first enema, use the second enema in the same way. The knee-chest position and on your left side are both good.
Note:
• If you are on blood thinners (such as Coumadin or Plavix), you may continue taking them as usual. However, if a polyp is found and needs to be removed, you may need to return after discontinuing your blood thinners for several days before your procedure; you must check with your family physician or cardiologist first, and make sure it is safe to discontinue these medications.
• If you are a diabetic and take diabetic medications or insulin, you should consult your family physician before your procedure. You may take one can of Ensure at each mealtime.
You must be driven home by a family member or friend, as you will NOT be allowed to drive 24 hours after the procedure.
MISSED appointment:
•A fee of $150 will be charged for no show or late cancellation of less than 5 business days or 1 week.
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